L'histoire sociale au Palais de justice. Plaidoyers philosophiques by Saint-Auban

"L'histoire sociale au Palais de justice. Plaidoyers philosophiques" by Émile de Saint-Auban is a philosophical legal treatise written in the late 19th century. This work examines the interplay of finance, politics, and justice in contemporary society through a series of arguments presented in a court setting. It delves into significant historical events that reflect the moral and institutional decay of society. The opening of the work establishes the author's intent to offer a candid exploration of the legal system, suggesting that his arguments not only defend his clients but also serve as a commentary on broader societal issues. He emphasizes the necessity for lawyers to adopt a philosophical perspective to understand and articulate the complexities surrounding justice, particularly as it relates to the influence of financiers and politicians in shaping legal outcomes. Throughout this introduction, de Saint-Auban frames the courtroom as a stage where the dramas of societal conflict unfold, indicating a focus on justice's potential for both corruption and enlightenment in a time of moral ambiguity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Saint-Auban, Émile de, 1858-1947
Title L'histoire sociale au Palais de justice. Plaidoyers philosophiques
Original Publication Paris: A. Pedone, 1895.
Credits Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
Reading Level Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language French
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject France -- History -- Third Republic, 1870-1940
Category Text
eBook-No. 75264
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Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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